PO‘IPU — The public is invited to the first Kaua‘i All Girls Rodeo Association event Sunday at the CJM Country Stables in Po‘ipu. Sunday’s rodeo opens the 2013 KAGRA calendar of rodeo events with the Grand Entry at 10 a.m.,
PO‘IPU — The public is invited to the first Kaua‘i All Girls Rodeo Association event Sunday at the CJM Country Stables in Po‘ipu.
Sunday’s rodeo opens the 2013 KAGRA calendar of rodeo events with the Grand Entry at 10 a.m., marking the start of six events where Kaua‘i wahine rodeo competitors work to earn points towards the year-end All Around Cowgirl honors.
There is no admission to view the competition in the 3D Barrel Racing, 3D Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Steer Undecorating, Breakaway Roping and Dally Team Roping competition between the KAGRA cowgirls.
Points are awarded in each event with the highest points being awarded to the first place winner. The cowgirl collecting the highest point total through the six rodeos planned for the year will earn All Around Cowgirl honors, the second highest point total getting the Reserve All Around Cowgirl honor.
Kim Medeiros, the current KAGRA secretary, was awarded the 2012 All Around Cowgirls with Kristyn Vasconcelles earning the 2012 Reserve All Around Cowgirl, according to the KAGRA website.
Medeiros also topped the Steer Undecorating and Goat Tying events for the 2012 year and also was the Bounty Steer champion.
Kristyn finished the year as runner-up in the Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping and Steer Undecorating events.
Top winners in the events include Sandra Akita taking the 1D of Barrel Racing, Rosanne Shimogawa taking the 2D Barrels, Debbie Bail taking the 3D Barrels.
Alexis Vasconcelles was the top header in the Dally Team event with Britni Ludington-Braun getting top heeler honors.
Cheyanne Tannery, a student at Kaua‘i High School, took the 1D of Pole Bending with her mom, Wendy Tannery, getting third place in that division. Marti Snyder took the 2D Pole Bending with Brianne Shaw and Shan Lara tied for the lead of 3D Pole Bending.
A lunchwagon will be available. Visit www.kauaiallgirlsrodeo.com for more information.
